Depending upon the reason for your visit, allergy testing may be indicated. This can be performed on the first visit or on a subsequent visit after the initial consultation. Certain medications may interfere with allergy testing. If you are taking allergy medications on a regular or periodic basis, and are able to refrain from taking them for five (5) days prior to your visit, testing can be performed on the first visit (if indicated).
Keep in mind, however, that you should never stop taking prescribed medications without checking with your physician.
LIST OF COMMON ANTIHISTAMINES THAT CAN AFFECT ALLERGY TEST RESULTS:
Oral:
Allegra
Fexofenadine
Zyrtec
Cetirizine
Claritin
Loratadine
Benadryl
Hydroxyzine
Xyzal
Levocetirizine
Nasal Sprays:
Azelastine
Astelin
Dymista
Patanase
Olopatadine
Eye Drops:
Zatidor
Ketotifen
Optivar
Azelastine
Olopatadine
Patanol
Apathy
Keep in mind, however, that you should never stop taking prescribed medications without checking with your physician.
LIST OF COMMON ANTIHISTAMINES THAT CAN AFFECT ALLERGY TEST RESULTS:
Oral:
Allegra
Fexofenadine
Zyrtec
Cetirizine
Claritin
Loratadine
Benadryl
Hydroxyzine
Xyzal
Levocetirizine
Nasal Sprays:
Azelastine
Astelin
Dymista
Patanase
Olopatadine
Eye Drops:
Zatidor
Ketotifen
Optivar
Azelastine
Olopatadine
Patanol
Apathy